| Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts) |
| 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 1250 m |
| Eastern Atlantic: taken at two off-shore localities. Western Atlantic: 14°N 61°40'W. Western Pacific: Java Trench area - 10°18'S 110°23'E. Probably circumtropical. |
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Slender fish. Swim bladder not observed (Ref. 37473). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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